Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Join a small, family-run hospital practice in Denver as an NP or PA , the kind of team where some NPs have stayed for over a decade. You'll care for medically complex adults across LTAC, acute rehab, and hospital backup units in skilled nursing facilities, with 3+ months of physician mentorship to start. The role comes with a 3-day workweek, schedules that bend around family life where possible, phone-only call, and a fully paid CME week every year, airfare included. As the hospital backup unit program expands, there's room to grow with it. New grads are welcome.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Provide hospital-based care to high-acuity adults, including ventilator-dependent patients
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• Round with the supervising physician for 3+ months before going independent
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• Partner with families on care decisions and updates
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• Participate in twice-weekly multidisciplinary rounds
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• Support nursing across the unit and take phone-only call
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• Travel between Denver-metro sites (compensated)
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Qualifications

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• Colorado NP or PA license, active or by start date
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• FNP, AGACNP, AGNP, AGPCNP, ANP, or PA-C
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• New grads encouraged; hospital or critical care experience a plus
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• Coachable, team-oriented, and open to the practice's approach
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• Complete a 3-month supervised period; 2–3 year commitment preferred
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• Respectful, non-judgmental care for all patients, including those from correctional facilities
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• DEA required for experienced NPs only
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Schedule & Compensation

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• $120,000–$130,000 salary | Raise reviews at 3, 6, and 12 months
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• 3-day workweek | Three 12-hour shifts per week | One weekend per month | Phone-only call
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• Flexible scheduling around partner jobs or childcare where possible
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• Health and dental | Malpractice | 15 PTO days + separate sick coverage
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• Paid CME week with airfare and per diem | Licensing, CPR, ACLS covered
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• Growth opportunity as the hospital backup unit program expands
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The application and hiring process for this position will be managed through NPHire, a nurse practitioner and physician assistant job board connecting APPs with top opportunities nationwide.